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Where is this?
(Photo by Margaret Sedenquist)
Still on the west coast
Where is this?
(Photo by Margaret Sedenquist)
Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC.
{You are correct -- I guess this was too easy?}
Last edited by Mark Sedenquist; 05-17-2009 at 07:56 PM.
You've got it.
Here's a few shots:
church interior
a bunch of fur seals (mature males are 3 times the size of the females)
a puffin
some cliffs where the birds breed
a monument in the church yard commemorating the WWII relocation of the native population to Funter Bay down near Juneau.
This little bit of WWII history is overlooked. Unlike the relocation of the west coast Japanese, this wasn't done out of fear OF those relocated, but of fear FOR those relocated (US expected Japan to invade the islands). That aside, the impact ON those relocated was as bad, if not worse as the Japanese relocation. St. Paul residents had 24 hour notice to pack, the facilities at Funter Bay was an old abandoned factory, etc. etc. Many died and those who returned to their homes discovered some damage and looting from soldiers stationed there. Even the church supposedly lost some items.
I doubt anybody's been there, but who knows
Last edited by Mark Sedenquist; 06-13-2009 at 10:21 PM.
This is going to need a hint!
Nothing really stands out in this photo -- We may need a "lifeline" here...
Here's another location :
Two more abandoned ruins?
A racetrack someplace for the 2nd....?
Last edited by Mark Sedenquist; 06-12-2009 at 03:09 PM. Reason: housecleaning
It's is an abandoned horse race track located in the south west. The first was never in use, the second was used for 2 seasons only and it went bankrupt.
Last edited by Mark Sedenquist; 06-12-2009 at 03:09 PM. Reason: housecleaning
Tucson Dog Racing Park &?
With that very helpful clue -- I would think the 2nd one is the defunct grayhound racing park in Tucson, Arizona.
I could probably find the fort location too....
Mark
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Nope, not in Tucson, it's located along a major interstate in AZ, I bet Buck or Brad would know in an instant.
As for the fort, it's on an island in a strategic location. There was another fort there before they built this one. It is privately owned since 1936 and the present owner has been trying to sell the property on eBay for years.
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